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EJ16 SXW

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,428 mi
Last recorded81,428 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 81,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heatshield over turbo insecure and rattling

Pass 22 Aug 2025 70,547 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades (3.4 (b) (i))

boot release button not working

Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,940 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 43,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 95w goodyear efficient grip (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 32,299 miles

Central Front Lower Stone chip in windscreen

Rear Both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing, tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth, tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip in central lower windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,571 miles

Central Front small chip in front windscreen

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EJ16 SXW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ16 SXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ16 SXW registered?

EJ16 SXW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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